🌱 Where Grace Breaks Through

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”—1 John 1:9 We had just finished our Sunday meal and retired to the living room. The grandchildren played on the floor while we talked. I love Sundays with my family—so much laughter and … Continue reading 🌱 Where Grace Breaks Through →

A Seed of Encouragemen

The Rocking Chair Resue: A Parable of Redemption

12 “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? 13 And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the … Continue reading The Rocking Chair Resue: A Parable of Redemption →

A Seed of Encouragement

Running the Red Light: A Wake-Up Call to Stand

John 14:27"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." Last week, I was driving to work with my mind swirling—consumed by worry and fear over things I couldn’t control. I was … Continue reading Running the Red Light: A Wake-Up Call to Stand →

Watch and Pray

The Prescription That Waited

Isaiah 55:6“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” My phone dinged. It was the pharmacy. My auto-renew prescription was ready.Since our move earlier this year, the pharmacy is much further away. I don’t have a reason to go up in that area much. I don’t want to … Continue reading The Prescription That Waited →

The Washer, the Wire, and the Word- A Devotional on Finding Spiritual Balance

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things of this earth.” Colossians 3:2 When the Washer Went Wild I was cleaning house the other morning when suddenly I thought that we were under attack. The apartment was shaking, the dogs started barking and the parrot was screeching. I ran out into the … Continue reading The Washer, the Wire, and the Word- A Devotional on Finding Spiritual Balance →

Embracing Your Unique Healing Journey

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 I am eight weeks post knee surgery. I've been in physical therapy for six weeks and today is my evaluation to check my progress. Happily, … Continue reading Embracing Your Unique Healing Journey →

The Importance of Seeking God in Your Life

7 Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. 8. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocked it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 A friend of mine was in a car accident. Another driver … Continue reading The Importance of Seeking God in Your Life →